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AO51 NLC

2001 Volkswagen Passat

Blue Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jul 2014
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

195,201 mi
Last recorded195,201 miles
Recorded on4 Jul 2013
Typical for 2001 Volkswagen Passat112,604 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO51 NLC
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPassat
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 4 Jul 2013 195,201 miles

Chip in windscreen on limit.

Exhaust rusty.

Oil leak.

Rear number plate faded.

Washers weak.

Fail 27 Jun 2013 194,933 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Chip in windscreen on limit.

Exhaust rusty.

Oil leak.

Rear number plate faded.

Washers weak.

Pass 21 Jun 2012 167,656 miles

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 11 Aug 2011 144,958 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly damaged (3.6.B.2c)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

both front brake caliper,bottom slider covers missing

n/s/f tyre has a slight cut on inner egde

Fail 3 Aug 2011 144,951 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Inner Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Outer Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly damaged (3.6.B.2c)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

both front brake caliper,bottom slider covers missing

n/s/f tyre has a slight cut on inner egde

engine undertray is insucure and hanging down

Pass 9 Jun 2010 110,571 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2010 110,566 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

all brake discs are slightly worn

brake pad warning light staying

offside & nearside track rod ends have slight movement in damper part

Pass 11 Jun 2009 74,046 miles

o/s/f tyre slightly perished

Fail 10 Jun 2009 74,046 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

o/s/f tyre slightly perished

Pass 10 Jun 2008 54,210 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2008 54,208 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 10 Dec 2007 48,439 miles

Nearside Inner Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 14 Dec 2006 39,539 miles

Nearside Inner Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Inner Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 12 Dec 2005 32,714 miles

How Reliable is the Volkswagen Passat?

Based on 6,960,690 MOT tests across 591,281 vehicles.

73.5%
Pass Rate
8,659
Miles/Year
32
Year Lifespan
591,281
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 256,176
constant velocity joint gaiter split 196,521
constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc 92,195
Brake hose excessively deteriorated 90,839
Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint 89,758
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AO51 NLC is a 2001 Volkswagen Passat in Blue with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

Across all 2001 Volkswagen Passat models, the average MOT pass rate is 69.4% with a typical mileage of 112,604 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Volkswagen Passat fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 256,176 recorded failures. If you're considering buying AO51 NLC, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Volkswagen Passat typically stays on UK roads for around 32 years. At 25 years old, this Volkswagen Passat is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was AO51 NLC registered?

AO51 NLC is a 2001 Volkswagen Passat, first registered on 12 December 2001.

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